Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
15+ years in forensic accounting or corporate investigations
Experience with complex financial investigations (e.g., fraud, embezzlement)
Proven skills in forensic analysis and financial reconstruction
Experience providing litigation support and preparing expert analyses
Professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CFF, etc.) are advantageous
Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
Responsibilities
Lead complex forensic accounting investigations involving fraud and misconduct
Oversee financial record reconstruction and asset tracing
Provide expert analyses and prepare expert reports for litigation
Investigate financial fraud allegations and conduct reviews
Build relationships with litigation and trial attorneys
Manage client engagements ensuring high quality and effective service
Collaborate with internal teams to support investigations
Benefits
Flexible PTO, including your birthday as a holiday
Better work-life balance compared to traditional firms
Direct client exposure and collaboration with firm leadership
Clear path to leadership and potential partnership
Hybrid work model incorporating flexibility
401(k) matching and comprehensive benefits
Full Job Description
Description
We're currently looking for a Partner, Corporate Investigations to join our FVLS team. If you're ready to build and grow an investigations practice while working on complex litigation-driven matters, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a leader at the firm, you will help expand DLA's Corporate Investigations capability while leading complex client engagements. Your day-to-day may include:
Leading complex forensic accounting investigations involving fraud, financial misconduct, and disputed financial matters
Conducting or overseeing financial record reconstruction, asset tracing, and financial analysis in support of litigation and disputes
Providing litigation support, including expert analyses, financial evidence review, and preparation of expert reports
Serving as an expert or consulting expert in matters involving financial fraud, accounting irregularities, or commercial disputes
Investigating allegations such as financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, embezzlement, insider trading, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, and whistleblower claims
Building relationships with litigation attorneys, white collar defense attorneys, trial lawyers, bankruptcy attorneys, and other dispute-focused referral sources
Leading teams performing forensic analysis and investigative work across multiple industries
Managing client engagements while ensuring high-quality service and strong engagement economics
Collaborating with other DLA practices to support complex commercial disputes and investigations
Helping grow the FVLS investigations practice through thought leadership, networking, and market visibility
What You'll Bring
We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
15+ years of experience in forensic accounting, corporate investigations, litigation consulting, or financial disputes
Experience investigating complex financial matters such as fraud investigations, financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, embezzlement, securities fraud, insider trading, Ponzi schemes, or whistleblower allegations
Experience performing forensic analyses including reconstruction of financial records, asset tracing, and detailed financial analysis to support disputes or investigations
Prior experience providing litigation support, preparing expert analyses, or participating in matters that may involve expert testimony
Professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, ASA, or CFA are a plus
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with litigation attorneys and other legal professionals who serve as referral sources for investigations and disputes work
Experience leading investigative teams and managing complex engagements in a consulting or advisory environment
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex financial matters to attorneys, clients, and non-financial stakeholders
Why DLA
We're not your typical firm. DLA combines the expertise of a national advisory practice with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing firm. You'll work with leaders who value your voice, invest in your growth, and support your career journey.
Here's what sets us apart:
Better work-life balance compared to traditional audit firms
Flexible PTO (plus your birthday as a holiday)
Direct client exposure and collaboration with firm leadership
Clear path to leadership and Partner
Hybrid work model with flexibility built in
401(k) match, referral programs, and comprehensive benefits
Come Be a Part of Our Success Story
At DLA, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We hire great people from all backgrounds because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for advisory work, you'll find a home here.
